I recently wrote about the benefits of eating with the seasons. Whilst it is convenient to have access to our favourite foods all year round, I do think there is something special about looking forward to the seasons.
So, this summer, think about the following fruit and vegetables
- Williams pears (I especially love them firm with rocket, parmesan and walnuts)
- Apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums (ever had a plum daiquiri?)
- Cherries (as is or poached)
- Grapes (try freezing them)
- Berries (eg a summer berry fruit salad or sorbet)
- Passionfruit (with yoghurt)
- Bananas (on your muesli)
- Mangoes (try them in a smoothie)
- Melons (perfect dessert on a hot day)
- Figs (on a cheese platter)
- Avocados (so many options)
- Cucumber (try them as an appetiser topped with avocado, salmon dip or smoked trout and coriander)
- Capsicums (perfect with dip)
- Celery (try it with nut butter)
- Tomatoes (so versatile)
- Radishes (pickled or in a salad)
- Red onions (in a Greek salad)
No doubt you can think of dozens of other ways to have these wonderful fruits and vegetables. Do you have a favourite?